1. | [t][i] 侵蚀;腐蚀;风化to gradually destroy the surface of sth through the action of wind, rain, etc.; to be gradually destroyed in this way |
The cliff face has been steadily eroded by the sea. 峭壁表面逐渐被海水侵蚀。 | |
The rocks have eroded away over time. 这些岩石随着时间的推移逐渐风化了。 |
2. | [t][i] ~ (sth) 逐渐毁坏;削弱;损害to gradually destroy sth or make it weaker over a period of time; to be destroyed or made weaker in this way |
Her confidence has been slowly eroded by repeated failures. 她的自信心因屡屡失败慢慢消磨掉了。 | |
Mortgage payments have been eroded(= decreased in value) by inflation. 偿还的按揭贷款因通货膨胀而降值。 |